Vocab
Which word is a synonym for "vicious"?
cruel, ferocious, fierce
What is dialogue in a story?
Words characters speak, shown with quotation marks.
Identify the figurative device: "The classroom was a zoo."
Metaphor
What is a claim in an argument?
A statement that expresses the writer’s main position or belief
Which word is a synonym for "adequate"?
enough, satisfactory
Distinguish between foreshadowing and flashback.
foreshadow = future
flashback = past
What is the difference between simile and metaphor? Give a short example of each.
similes use 'like' or 'as'
What is evidence?
Evidence supports a claim
Choose the best synonym pair: "loathe" : ____ .
A) love B) dislike C) detest D) tolerate
C) Detest
How does pacing affect a scene where a character escapes danger? Provide one specific way an author might speed up pacing.
Pacing controls how fast events unfold; to speed up, the author may use short sentences, quick actions, and less description.
What is the sound device that mimics sounds?
Onomatopoeia
What is the other name for Argumentative Writing?
Opinion based writing
Give one short sentence using "flamboyant."
Sentence must use flamboyant as an adjective to describe something or someone who is showy or flashy
Explain how an author’s choice of first-person point of view can change a reader’s understanding of a character compared to third-person limited. Include one specific effect.
First-person gives direct access to the narrator's thoughts and feelings, which can create bias and deepen empathy. Third-person limited lets the reader see one character's inner life but with slightly more distance and possibly more reliability.
Read: "Her voice was velvet, wrapping the room in comfort." Identify the figurative device and explain its effect.
Metaphor; it suggests warmth and softness, making the voice feel comforting and rich.
Give one example of textual evidence.
facts, statistics, direct quotes, research, anecdotes
Read the short sentence: "The coach's tactics were adequate, but the team's spirit was flamboyant." Explain how the two highlighted words change the meaning and tone of the sentence.
"Adequate" suggests the coach's tactics were just good enough, neutral or unremarkable. "Flamboyant" gives a lively, colorful tone to the team's spirit, showing excitement. Together they contrast competence with lively personality.
List 5 narrative techniques in 10 seconds!
pacing
dialogue
sensory details
unreliable narrator
foreshadow
flashback
Name three sound devices
Assonance, alliteration, consonance, rhythm, rhyme scheme, meter
What is it called when a poem is written without any formal structure or rhyme
free verse